These are just a few of the most famous authors in Spanish literature:

• Miguel de Cervantes
• Benito Jerónimo Feyjóo y Montenegro
• Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
• Antonio Machado Ruiz
• Federico García Lorca
• José Ortega y Gasset
• Gonzalo de Berceo
• Juan Ruiz
• José María de Pereda
• Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
• Pío Baroja

Some of the most important literary works in Spain have been published by anonymous writers, such as "Cantar de Mío Cid" and "El Lazarillo de Tormes".